Share in the joy of giving this year by pledging a Santa Shoebox. The Santa Shoebox pledges officially opened on Tuesday, 1 September.
Since 2006, the Santa Shoebox Project has been distributing personalised gifts filled with essential goodies for underprivileged children.
This is made possible by donors who give gifts of essential items and treats to children. To pledge, donors choose the names, ages and genders of the children. In each gift, a minimum of eight items is required. These include a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, a washcloth, sweets, a toy, school supplies, and an outfit of clothing. These items should all be new, unused, and age-appropriate.
Clarice Foen, the Santa Shoebox coordinator for Potchefstroom, says 600 children in Potchefstroom have been selected. The children have been identified from several facilities, like children’s homes and daycare centres.
Many children will be receiving a Santa Shoebox for the first time.
How to pledge a Santa Shoebox:
Go to www.santashoebox.org.za and click on the “Pledging is now open” button. Register as a supporter and select a drop-off point. Once you’ve chosen a drop-off point, select the name, gender and age of a child that you would like to pledge to.
For more information about the project, or assistance with pledging, contact Clarice at 084 359 7743 or clarice@santashoebox.org.za.
